ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN - 32 hpw

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Schedule

• 32 hours per week
• 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
• Monday–Saturday with call rotation

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and technological expertise during endoscopic procedures, as delegated and under the direction of physicians and other licensed department staff.
• Prepares the procedure area with all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy supplies and equipment.
• Maintains the condition of all equipment.
• Determines that the procedure area is safe and that all preparations are acceptable and ready for the team to commence patient care.
• Assists physicians during endoscopy procedures with biopsy/polypectomy equipment.
• Follows department policy relating to collection and identification of patient specimens.
• Handles specimens obtained during procedures and hands off to RN into properly labeled specimen container.
• Maintains all patient information as confidential.
• Ensures patient privacy, respect, and a professional environment for the patient.
• Assists with the transport and preparation of the patient, before and after the procedure.
• Assists with stocking and purchasing recommendations.
• Inspects and rotates sterile supplies monthly.
• Follows aseptic technique, separation of clean and contaminated, and infection control protocols for the proper care and handling of sterile and high-level disinfected equipment and supplies.
• Maintains daily documentation and processing records for cleaning and high-level disinfection of all endoscopes and associated equipment.
• Complies with industry standards and regulations for the handling, labeling, and proper storage of endoscopes.
• Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) during patient procedures and when processing endoscopes for cleaning and high-level disinfection.
• Actively participates in a positive manner as a team member in a team environment.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives, including education, department meetings, hospital programs, etc.
• Recognizes the commitment that BID-Plymouth has to the LEAN Process Improvement method as the designated path toward continuous improvement and excellence in patient safety and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) responsibilities and knowledge.
• Able to pay attention to detail, follow instructions (written and verbal), retain information, and apply knowledge learned through CNA responsibilities and experience.
• Knowledge of infection control, cleaning, and disinfection protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as an effective, valuable member of a team.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift, carry, and push heavy objects, carts, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated understanding of and practice proper body mechanics.
• Ability to transport patients safely, without injury to self and others.
• Proven communication etiquette, excellent customer service experience, and positive attitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post High School education; community college or technology program.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant License, Current EMT License, or Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• SGNA program completion & certification preferred, or completion within 6 months of taking position.
• Central Sterilization / Processing Technician certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.

On Call Responsibilities

• On call Monday through Friday 4:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• On call weekends and holidays 24/7.

Pay

$19.51 - $34.13 per hour. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.